Kent, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 16.9% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,918 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in San Diego
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Kent, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower